Rover 75 CDT Gearbox oil change.

johnmac1956 · 21st March 2008, 12:28

Hi

I have been to the local Land Rover dealer and got the MTF 94 oil.
I reckon it needs it after 132k,it had a recent full clutch change including master/slave,the mechanic also changed the gearbox oil but he only added 1 litre of oil and it has been nagging me that it means I probably have a mixture of new and old oil in the box.

So the plan is to get the gearbox warmed up and put in 2 litres of new oil.

On searching the site,I cannot see an idiots guide(for me) to do the same (it must be there somewhere),obviously bottom protector pan off,but then is it the battery? and which are the drain/fill plugs etc.

Getrag 47R37 gearbox on a 02 diesel.

Any help gladly appreciated.

Cheers

Johnmac

GreyGhost · 21st March 2008, 12:42

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid018.pdf

johnmac1956 · 21st March 2008, 12:49

Hi Grey Ghost

Many thanks for the quick response.

It is the gearbox oil change that I need help on,not the engine oil change.

Thanks

Johnmac

GreyGhost · 21st March 2008, 12:55

Sorry, too quick for my own good, I'll look it up for you.

johnmac1956 · 21st March 2008, 13:03

Excellent.

I have searched all over the site but could not find a link to the manual box.

Thanks

Johnmac

GreyGhost · 21st March 2008, 13:10

There is nothing on the site, if you PM me your email address I will send the details and pics.

johnmac1956 · 21st March 2008, 14:18

Hi Greyghost

Many thanks for all the help.

To help any other members,here is a basic description of the task.

1. Oil best removed when warm,but not essential.Be careful if warm/hot.

2.Either get car under an inspection pit or if using jacks etc you must keep the car level to ensure that when refilling you get the correct amount of new oil in.

3. Remove engine undertray.

4.The gearbox can now be seen on the passenger side of the car.

5. The fill/level plug is located directly behind the driveshaft,towards the back of the gearbox. Clean around the filler plug,then remove it.

6.Get a suitable container to collect waste oil,then remove drain plug which is below the filler plug which is surrounded by a collar and in front of the driveshaft.

7.After you have got the old oil out,refit the drain plug and tighten it to the necessary torque. 35Nm 26 lb ft

8. Make sure the car is level then put new oil into the gearbox(this could be a bit awkward)through the filler/level plug until oil starts to come back out,keeping the car high if on jacks will help, but accuracy of fill may be affected,so keep it as level as possible.

9. Make sure you have 2 litres of oil available. I am using MTF94 which is the recommended oil. Available from Land rover dealers,I was told though that they are stopping using it and will be using the Castrol SMX-S,when stocks run out.(Might just be the garage I went to).

10. When you are happy,refit filler plug,torque up and then put the car back together.

11. Glad it only needs doing only every 90k or 6 years.

When the rain/snow/wind stops and I do it myself,I will try and get a photo of the 2 plugs and post up unless somebody already has one.

New PCV next.

Cheers

Johnmac

Ravinder · 23rd June 2016, 11:19

Terrific post. Mine needs done soon too. 200k now and no history of gear box oil change.

KeithA · 23rd June 2016, 16:27

Funnily enough I'm considering this job myself and looked up a 'how to' last night...

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=87703

Dragrad · 24th June 2016, 00:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravinder

Terrific post. Mine needs done soon too. 200k now and no history of gear box oil change.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithA

Funnily enough I'm considering this job myself and looked up a 'how to' last night...

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=87703

A search would have revealed all

21st March 2008, 12:28	#1
johnmac1956 Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE,White Gold Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorks Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 CDT Gearbox oil change. Hi I have been to the local Land Rover dealer and got the MTF 94 oil. I reckon it needs it after 132k,it had a recent full clutch change including master/slave,the mechanic also changed the gearbox oil but he only added 1 litre of oil and it has been nagging me that it means I probably have a mixture of new and old oil in the box. So the plan is to get the gearbox warmed up and put in 2 litres of new oil. On searching the site,I cannot see an idiots guide(for me) to do the same (it must be there somewhere),obviously bottom protector pan off,but then is it the battery? and which are the drain/fill plugs etc. Getrag 47R37 gearbox on a 02 diesel. Any help gladly appreciated. Cheers Johnmac

21st March 2008, 14:18	#7
johnmac1956 Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE,White Gold Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorks Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Greyghost Many thanks for all the help. To help any other members,here is a basic description of the task. 1. Oil best removed when warm,but not essential.Be careful if warm/hot. 2.Either get car under an inspection pit or if using jacks etc you must keep the car level to ensure that when refilling you get the correct amount of new oil in. 3. Remove engine undertray. 4.The gearbox can now be seen on the passenger side of the car. 5. The fill/level plug is located directly behind the driveshaft,towards the back of the gearbox. Clean around the filler plug,then remove it. 6.Get a suitable container to collect waste oil,then remove drain plug which is below the filler plug which is surrounded by a collar and in front of the driveshaft. 7.After you have got the old oil out,refit the drain plug and tighten it to the necessary torque. 35Nm 26 lb ft 8. Make sure the car is level then put new oil into the gearbox(this could be a bit awkward)through the filler/level plug until oil starts to come back out,keeping the car high if on jacks will help, but accuracy of fill may be affected,so keep it as level as possible. 9. Make sure you have 2 litres of oil available. I am using MTF94 which is the recommended oil. Available from Land rover dealers,I was told though that they are stopping using it and will be using the Castrol SMX-S,when stocks run out.(Might just be the garage I went to). 10. When you are happy,refit filler plug,torque up and then put the car back together. 11. Glad it only needs doing only every 90k or 6 years. When the rain/snow/wind stops and I do it myself,I will try and get a photo of the 2 plugs and post up unless somebody already has one. New PCV next. Cheers Johnmac Last edited by GreyGhost; 21st March 2008 at 15:06.. Reason: torque added

23rd June 2016, 16:27	#9
KeithA Loves to post Rover 75 Conny Tourer Auto Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Essex Posts: 347 Thanks: 75 Thanked 94 Times in 71 Posts	Funnily enough I'm considering this job myself and looked up a 'how to' last night... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=87703 __________________ 2003 Tourer, Connoisseur Auto

21st March 2008, 12:42	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid018.pdf

21st March 2008, 12:49	#3
johnmac1956 Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE,White Gold Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorks Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Grey Ghost Many thanks for the quick response. It is the gearbox oil change that I need help on,not the engine oil change. Thanks Johnmac

21st March 2008, 12:55	#4
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Sorry, too quick for my own good, I'll look it up for you.

21st March 2008, 13:03	#5
johnmac1956 Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE,White Gold Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Yorks Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Excellent. I have searched all over the site but could not find a link to the manual box. Thanks Johnmac

21st March 2008, 13:10	#6
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	There is nothing on the site, if you PM me your email address I will send the details and pics.

23rd June 2016, 11:19	#8
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Terrific post. Mine needs done soon too. 200k now and no history of gear box oil change.